The Peerless Emperor-Chapter 657 - 658: Knowing Nothing at All

Chapter 657 -658: Knowing Nothing at All

In the Central Domain, turmoil had already arisen, and the reason was simple: it was the united front led by the Jiang family, joining forces from all directions and starting to target the Yun family’s territory, preparing to attack.

If it were only this, it wouldn’t have been enough to stir the entire Central Domain like a brewing storm.

Whether it was the Jiang family, Jinhua Commerce, Yuanhua Commerce, or Saint Spirit Sect, including the other four forces—the Demon Spirit Sect that once fought fiercely with Jinhua Commerce, as well as the Heavenly Gate Sect, Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain, and the Nangong family.

These eight powers were all renowned in the Central Domain, possessing formidable strength—they were the pinnacle forces of the Central Domain.

To deal with the Huaxia Empire, which had occupied the Yun family’s territory, there was no need to launch such a grand mobilization.

However, it wasn’t long before the other powers in the Central Domain understood why the forces from all directions had decided to join hands.

Because their true target was never the Huaxia Empire to begin with but the Yuan family!

After the disciples of Heavenly Gate Sect and Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain set out, originally heading towards the territories occupied by the Huaxia Empire, they suddenly launched an attack on the territories of the Yuan family en route.

The disciples of the Yuan family had never expected to be attacked by the forces of the Central Domain. The sudden assault caused them heavy losses, and two provinces were swiftly captured.

Subsequently, the Demon Spirit Sect and Jinhua Commerce suddenly joined hands to attack the Yuan family’s territory from the south, while the Saint Spirit Sect and the Nangong family launched their offensive from the north.

The Jiang family and Yuanling Commerce, on the other hand, planned to capture the territory of the Huaxia Empire in the east before coordinating with the other three directions to attack the Yuan family.

It was at this time that the other forces of the Central Domain realized that the alliance of the eight directions was actually aimed at the Yuan family!

They had an epiphany; the fact that the fiercely competing Jinhua Commerce and Demon Spirit Sect had formed an alliance clearly indicated the presence of greater benefits, and this greater interest was to move against the Yuan family.

However, the actions of the eight-direction alliance were regarded with suspicion by many; the Yuan family was the guardian clan, standing sentinel at the frontiers of the Human Clan’s territory for years, often clashing with the ambitious non-human races, protecting the peace of their human territories.

Moreover, the Yuan family were the descendants of the illustrious Lord Xuan Yuan Xiang; moving against them seemed unjustifiable.

But still, the forces from all directions took action. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

The Yuan family’s disciples known for their combat prowess were all stationed at the border territories, fighting against non-human races, and the disciples guarding the Yuan family’s own territory were far less powerful than those on the frontline.

Furthermore, not long ago, the non-human races at the borderlands of the Northern Territory had become violently restless, attacking with a frequency far greater than before. As a result, many of the Yuan family’s scions had rushed to the battlefield, and the disciples left behind in the Yuan family’s territory were no match for the alliance of eight-direction forces.

In a city located in the borderlands of the Northern Territory of the Human Clan’s territory, within the City Lord Mansion, the Yuan Supreme was sitting with a pale expression. He sat cross-legged, trying to recover from the injuries inside his body.

“Father, something’s happened.” Just then, panic-stricken, a figure burst in from outside, his expression changing dramatically.

The intruder was none other than Yuan Wudi. Had it not been an emergency, he would not have barged in during Yuan Supreme’s period of cultivation and recovery.

Yuan Supreme slowly opened his eyes and looked up at his son, “What’s causing such panic?”

“The Jiang family leads, along with Jinhua Commerce, Yuanling Commerce, the Nangong family, Saint Spirit Sect, Heavenly Gate Sect, Demon Spirit Sect, and Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain. Eight powers are joining forces to attack the Huaxia Empire, but in reality, they’re using this as a cover to strike at our Yuan family,” Yuan Wudi said with an ugly, worried expression as soon as he saw his father open his eyes. “Now, the Yuan family has lost seven states to the enemy.”

Upon hearing this, Yuan Supreme’s eyes sparkled, and a playful smile appeared on his face, “What a coincidence, indeed. The foreign races are causing an uproar, taking control of the chaotic lands, and attacking frequently. Even the elders of the Invisible Clan and the Swift Hidden Clan have emerged, forcing me to intervene. And at this time, those eight forces made their move?”

Realizing the implications of his father’s words, Yuan Wudi began to understand, “Do you suspect, Father, that these eight powers have allied themselves with the foreign races?”

“Most likely, a great battle is on the horizon. I fear, like the ancient war, this will be a battle that shakes the heavens.” Yuan Supreme’s face darkened for a moment, but then it brightened again, and he couldn’t help but laugh, “I’m getting senile, I almost forgot how times have changed.”

“Times have changed?” Following this, Yuan Wudi was briefly stunned, not quite grasping the meaning. But the next moment, he had an epiphany, “I almost forgot, with the massive onslaught of the foreign races today, it’s about time for them to see what the Emperor has prepared.”

“Now the Yuan family is no longer the same old Yuan family, no longer just a guardian clan.” Yuan Supreme stood up from the ground with a mocking smile on his face, “The current Yuan family is the Yuan family of the Huaxia Empire, to make an enemy of the Emperor will be their lifelong nightmare.”

As Yuan Supreme spoke, his expression was filled with strong confidence, for he believed in Lin Qian and the strength of the Huaxia Empire.

On the northern border, snowflakes filled the sky, and the mountains and rivers appeared as if cloaked in gleaming silver, a blanket of white.

Upon the ranges of mountains stood towering city walls, inscribed with Arrays, the luminous glows from the Arrays formed by condensed Soul Power shining like barriers, standing guard over this region.

Yet, these walls had long been modified; soul cannons had been installed inside them, unbeknownst to any.

At the peak of the mountain ranges, C-level soul cannons of catastrophic impact had been set up. Hidden in the thick falling snow, their barrels aimed at the plains ahead, their Soul Power charges were already complete, concealed within the fluctuations.

Beside one such catastrophic impact soul cannon, there was a camp, where twenty or thirty young people, men and women alike, clearly disciples of the Yuan family, were stationed.

At that moment, they were gathered around a bonfire, a leading young disciple of the Yuan family, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, exuded warrior spirit. He sat silently by the firelight, seemingly lost in thought.

“The battle is upon us, according to the front line Communication, the foreign races are rapidly approaching, as if heading to the battlefield,” on the other side, a burly young disciple of the Yuan family, stretching his body, lamented, “Who would have thought we’d end up guarding this behemoth?”

“Stop complaining, it was the ancestor’s strict order. He said that in future battles with the foreign races, this device could greatly reduce our casualties. Until it is used, we must ensure it remains undamaged,” another woman interjected, holding up her index finger.

“Can this device really reduce our casualties?” At that moment, the stoic warrior-like man suddenly spoke up, his tone indifferent, “That Emperor named Lin Qian doesn’t know anything!”